TWICE UPON A TIME
The Epic Novel

Book One
The Mass Arrival
And
The End Of The Beginning

“…A terrible fright then came over the villagers as a few of them began to run away in panic and fear.  Suddenly, the three UFOs began flying directly, but slowly toward the crowd.
       They just seemed to sway back and forth in a graceful manner as they approached and their crafts were seemingly changing colors, glowing from white to streaks of red, then green, then blue and so on.  It appeared as though the angle of the view of each UFO would determine the colors and their different shades.
       By this time, at least half of the villagers were running away in frenzy and in a fear- driven panic.  It resulted in a human stampede of sorts with a few of the villagers being slightly injured as they fell during the rush.
       The villagers who remained were either in wonder, in a paralytic shock or extremely excited at the approach of the UFOs.  They just stood there gawking at them, frozen in their own bodies and not being able to move a muscle.”

Chapter One, p. 25

       “…There they were in an overcast sky in Florida on a warm autumn day, three beautiful UFOs exactly identical to all of the others previously reported, hovering about, then circling around as if in a graceful dance, then hovering again, then circling again.
       It was obvious to all who saw them that those aboard did not give a care if any of the students, faculty, staff or others could see them.  Shoot, most of the students were waving at them and trying to get their attention.  These UFOs were obviously not trying to hide.  In fact, they made it a point to hover and circle directly above the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory building for about an hour or so before zooming away.”

Chapter Two, p. 48

       “…With the audience in complete silence and at eager attention, Angela now continued her query, “You know, I would like to know why it is no one has seen these UFOs enter Earth’s atmosphere, glowing with a streak of fire in the same way meteorites and other space debris do or the Space Shuttle and other manmade space vehicles do upon re-entry?”
       “Why can’t radar-tracking systems pick them up, and why can’t we see them while they are in outer space?  I mean, with all of the available technology and observatories at our disposal, should this not be possible?  Could we not track them the same way we track asteroids, meteors and comets?  What about the amateur astronomers out there?  Was it not amateur astronomers who discovered many of the asteroids and comets in recent history, especially the comets that crashed into the planet Jupiter?”
       Becoming more serious, Angela continued, saying, “If indeed these UFOs are not from Earth, and so far it looks like they are not, then what is the reason as to why these extra-terrestrial aliens are here?  What is their purpose?  Do they want something?  Do they want something from us?  Do they want something with us?  Are they just exploring?  What do they want?”
       “Why are they steadily increasing in number?  What will they do with us?  Are they here to help us?  Are they here to harm us?  Are they here to take over Earth?  Do they want to move to Earth?  Do they want to relocate here on a permanent basis?  Do they want to coexist with us humans on Earth?  Will they share their technology with us?  What do they think of us?” 
       Now continuing with a more philosophical approach, Angela stated in her closing, “Do they want to establish some sort of a relationship with humans or perhaps find a place on Earth where they can live recluse in a solitary environment, xenophobic, away from human contact?  Are they in trouble themselves?”
       “Are they themselves trying to hide from other more advanced extra-terrestrial aliens than themselves?  Did they get here through some wormhole that is no longer there?  Perhaps that wormhole closed up on them and they have no way of getting back home… to their home planet.  Do they want to perform experiments?  Are they here perhaps on some kind of research mission?   When will the increase stop?  How many are still to come?”
       Lastly, Angela said, “Could this be the beginning of the end?  Could this be the beginning of the end of the human race?  Could this be the beginning of the end of the innocent years of UFO activity on Earth?  Or for more modern times now, could this be the end of the beginning of unidentified flying objects and the extra-terrestrial aliens who fly in them and go about researching Earth and its occupants and then on to whatever their purpose might be?”

Chapter Three, p. 69

       “…Debra continued, saying, “Whether we like it or not, these people, these extra-terrestrials, are here and those scientists and government officials should quit denying it and wake up and smell the coffee!”
       Continuing, Debra said, “They have a billion-channel radio telescope called BETA.  That’s right, a billion-channel radio telescope.  A billion, with a ‘b.’ Believe it or not, there is a staff of people monitoring this radio telescope around the clock, listening for any hint of life out there.”
       “Not only that, SETI has radio dishes of their own including the one in Puerto Rico called Aracebo, also referred to as Project Phoenix.  They also practice the same rituals there, as well.  I could just picture them listening like fools while the very people they are listening for are here on Earth already.  That is so twentieth century!  Hello!  Excuse me!  Duhh, they’re here!  The extra-terrestrials have arrived!  Look up!  Come outside and take a look!”
       Waiting for the audience to stop laughing and applauding, Angela then asked, “Do you think they are guests?  I mean, how do you feel about the UFOs?  Are you afraid?  Why do you think they are here?”
       Debra answered, saying, “I don’t know why they’re here; I can only speculate.  I don’t feel like they have come here to harm us.  If they wanted to hurt us, I think they would have done so already.  For this reason, I am not fearful.”
       “I am, however, very excited, not only because of the fact that they are here, but also because of their purpose or what they might want remains a mystery.  Human beings love a mystery.  I think we should treat them like guests and not try to hurt them or show them hostility in any way whatsoever.”
       Debra closed by saying, “If we should ever get the opportunity to meet these people or extra-terrestrial aliens who are inside these UFOs, then I think we should welcome them with open arms.  These extra-terrestrial aliens have obviously traveled very, very far to get here.  Distances we cannot even begin to fathom, but they can.”
       “They also obviously have the knowledge and technology to get here, so their understanding and interpretation of the universe is far beyond ours.  I would hope they share that understanding with us, but more importantly, I would just like to get to know them and everything about them.  I would like to be their friend and hope to consider them my friends!”

Chapter Five, p. 114

       “…Not only were UFOs being reported there, but also at all of the other Mayan ruins in Central America and the Incan ruins in South America.  In fact, reports of UFO sightings from ancient ruins were coming in from all around Earth.
       UFOs were now frequenting the pyramids and ancient ruins in Egypt, as well as Stonehenge, Rome, Greece and other ruins all over Earth.  They were even seen at Nubia in Dangeil, Sudan, by the Nile River.  These ruins were from an ancient empire that dated back to 2000 B.C. and were referred to as the ‘Forgotten Kingdom.’”

Chapter Six, p. 119

       “…One particular location that came as a complete surprise and shock to everyone was the site of a whale beaching.  While attempting to help the animals return to the water, all the while, the people there were being observed by three UFOs that just hovered overhead the whole time.
       With the exception of the whale beaching, in every case, the behavior pattern of the UFOs was the exactly the same.  Just as before, they would move very slowly, covering every square inch of the site, always in groups of three, then, repeating the process before flying away at break-neck speeds.

Chapter Six, p. 122

       “…Other vulnerabilities were the international airports.  From pilots to passengers, everyone could now see these UFOs constantly observing the activities at the airports.  Air traffic controllers could see them also, but nothing would appear on their radar screens.  At first they did not know what to do.  Some questions being raised were:
       “Do they allow the airplanes to land and/or take off?”
       “Are the UFOs going to interfere with air traffic?”
       “Are the UFOs really there?”
       They are there, but then, they are not really there, at least according to radar.”

Chapter Six, p. 126

       “…Reports were pouring in from frantic scientists at these observatories who were now truly concerned about the UFOs.  There they were, staring right directly at them, practically face to face and the UFOs staring right back at them.  They did not need their telescopes this time to see visions from another distant world.  They need only look out the window.  There they were, in plain sight, right in front of them, as seen by the ‘naked eye.’
       These scientists were not shy about complaining either.  They openly voiced their concerns to their superiors, their respective governments and to anyone who would listen, especially to the media.  Astronomers, cosmologists, astrophysicists, even nuclear physicists and other scientists were coming out of the woodwork and boldly began proceeding forward.  This seemed by many, especially to those in the media, to be the first open rebellion against the UFOs by anyone.
       These scientists made it abundantly clear they did not like the UFOs and they wanted their respective governments to take some kind of action against them, even if it meant military action.  The absolute bottom line reason behind all of this was fear.  These scientists were very much afraid of the UFOs.
       The journalist, Theodoro Hall, said, “What these scientists are really afraid of is having their theories about the universe somehow overturned by the ETAs aboard the UFOs, and not a genuine fear, in and of itself.”
       Theodoro Hall also added, “If any one person or group of people on Earth should be more open to the possibility of extra-terrestrial life, it should be these scientists.  The things that could be learned from the ETAs should be considered priceless.  Yes, these scientists fear the UFOs, they fear the ETAs aboard the UFOs are going to turn their conceptions of the universe ‘topsy-turvy’ and make them look ridiculous in the process.”
       Everyone could clearly see that all of these scientists were agitated and were afraid of something.  One did not have to be a genius, a rocket scientist or a psychologist to notice.  Although these scientists were openly complaining about the presence of the UFOs, incidentally, UFOs they supposedly did not believe in, they were very tight-lipped when it came to the reasons why they did not like them.
       Not unlike certain government officials, these scientists were inadvertently making themselves out to be the bad guys in all of this.  The one thing about bad guys, though, is that they have the uncanny personable ability to draw people to themselves and convince them to their way of thinking and their beliefs.”

Chapter Six, p. 127

       “…Impromptu Presidential meetings with other world leaders such as these can only mean one thing,” said Theodoro Hall, from CBC News.  “There is some kind of trouble in the world.  Let’s only hope that they, or should I say, he, shares the information with us and at least has the decency, respect and common courtesy to not make us look like stupid idiots with some more of his lies from the podium.”

Chapter Eight, p. 144

       “…It was just a matter of time before reports started coming in about people being abducted by the ETAs aboard the UFOs.  These supposed abductees were alleging the ETAs were performing all kinds of dastardly acts.  They alleged the ETAs were performing traumatic scientific and medical experiments on them inside the UFOs.
       In fact, these reports sounded exactly like the previous abduction reports that were part of the norm prior to this current UFO phenomenon.  However, using modern state of the art forensic science, none of these claims could be validated or substantiated.  In fact, quite the opposite occurred; forensic science was able to prove these were hoaxes of the grossest kind, falsely accusing the ETAs for personal gain.
        At the same time, reports were also coming in about cattle being horrifically mutilated.  Reporters went through great extremes trying to get at the truth behind these alleged cattle mutilations.  Specialists were brought in to help get to the absolute truth of the matter.
       UFO buffs, now numbering in the billions, were furious that these ranchers would try to seek fame and fortune for themselves by accusing the ETAs of such horrific deeds.  Actual arguments ensued and many situations became nasty, as people displayed the ugly side of themselves, especially the original accusers.  It did not last long, however.  Once again, modern state of the art forensic science had proven that all of these ranchers actually mutilated their own cattle.
       As a result of these findings, animal rights advocates immediately descended to the areas and entered the scenes.  Within a few days, many of these ranchers were arrested and charged with cruelty to animals and other crimes.
       These animal rights groups did not cease in their efforts until every animal’s death was investigated and criminal charges were brought to whoever committed these demonic acts.  Investigations also proved that in some cases, there were other people coming onto some of the ranches and mutilating the cattle.  Ultimately, those ranchers were exonerated and the true perpetrators brought to justice.
       Another interesting activity that was also taking place was the continuous and ever increasing reports of crop circles.  By the time the increase in crop circle reports hit its zenith, people just did not generally care anymore.  As usual, there were advocates for both sides of the issue.  The questions on everyone’s’ minds were:
       “Did these UFOs create these crop circles?”
       “Are they using them to communicate with us humans?”
       Other people were actually trying to decode possible messages the ETAs might be trying to communicate to humans.  In the end, however, just as before, modern, state of the art, forensic science was able to prove these crop circles were actually man made.”

Chapter Nine, p. 163

       “…She also stated in her report, “The ETAs have not hurt anyone or anything and everyone should follow and take heed to the recent Nuncio of Pope Simon Peter. 
       Pope Simon Peter’s most recent Nuncio stated these ETAs were not to be demonized.  So why then are we doing so by believing they would abduct human beings and do the evil things some people have accused them of doing?  Why, then, are we demonizing them by insinuating they would mutilate cattle?  We all need to apply our God-Given logic here!  Each one of us needs to use all of the intellect our God gave us!
       My friends, you must ask yourselves, do you really and truly believe these ETAs, who posses the incredible intelligence, technology and wherewithal to travel through time and space, would have the need to do the abominable things to humans or to cattle, some people claim they have done?  The people making these claims are either delusional, or are suffering from sleep paralysis, or are trying to draw attention to themselves by creating these hoaxes, or are just plain intrinsically evil.”
       Is it not most obvious to each of you that with their technology and intelligence, these ETAs already know about all of the living creatures on Earth and how they function and exist?  Is it not obvious to you they would already know how plant life functions and exists, and would not need to communicate with us humans by drawing some pictures using crops in such a primitive manner?”

Chapter Nine, p. 166

       “…Everyone knew that whatever words proceeded from her mouth were well thought of in advance and was true wisdom beyond reproach.  She brought comfort, peace and acceptance to everyone, that is, everyone except those scientists mentioned earlier whose narcissistic intelligence was threatened by the UFOs.
       Those scientists were continuing to raise concerns and complain about the UFOs to anyone who would listen, especially the media, politicians and government officials.  They were doing their absolute best within the United States, but also joined with their counterparts in other countries who held similar opinions and positions.
       They carefully and strategically used the media to their advantage in an attempt at gaining public support for their cause.  Those scientists even tried to create public hysteria by saying that if, in fact, these UFOs turned out to be real and the occupants inside extra-terrestrial, then their purpose for being here could only mean the destruction or enslavement of human kind.”

Chapter Nine, p. 168

       “…These witnesses were very successful at revealing all of the positive aspects that could come with establishing contact and becoming friends with these ETAs.  Besides the regular benefits mentioned so many times in the past, like the exchange of technology and culture, they were passionately adamant about the possibility that perhaps these ETAs would consider taking humans on a ride in their space ships.
       Or even better still, maybe they might even consider taking some of us with them to their home world, their home planet.  We, as humans, could experience traveling at speeds unheard of and possibly even travel through time or whatever these ETAs do to travel such insuperable distances.

Chapter Nine, p. 184

       “…Once the determination was made that the UFOs were frequenting those new hotspots and studies on their ritualistic behavior patterns were concluded, the order to attack was given by President Yarbro and was then also simultaneously given by all of the other world leaders involved in the conspiracy.
       The military personnel who were involved with the attacks from each participating country were sworn to secrecy.  They had been informed that Earth was under attack by the UFOs and all military aircraft were scrambling worldwide.
       The pilots from each country were totally unaware there were only three UFOs in each country that were the actual targets of the attacks.  Once airborne and in formation, a squadron of thirteen jet fighters from each country found their targets and proceeded to fire their missiles.
       They fired a mixed arsenal of weapons that included the Sidewinder, the Cruise, the Tomahawk, the Exocet and other missiles.  Surprisingly, President Yarbro and many of the other leaders managed to get their military leaders to include simultaneous coordinated attacks using surface to air missiles and anti-aircraft missiles.
       The trajectory of all of the missiles was carefully planned and aimed in such a way that it would be a literal impossibility for any of the UFOs to escape from being hit.  Even if they could escape, they would only be moving into the path of other missiles.  No matter what route or path the UFOs could take in trying to escape from the barrage of missiles coming at them, they would simply be putting themselves into the path of another.
       If that did not get them, there were more squadrons of jet fighters backing up the original thirteen.  Much to the surprise of President Yarbro and to the other world leaders, their key military personnel had become fanatical about the mission, as well.  All of them had ordered second, third and even fourth strikes of jet fighter squadrons.
       They had prepared such an incredible volley of missile attacks that would totally ensure the destruction of the UFOs they were targeting.  They wanted to be absolutely sure there would be no way whatsoever any of the UFOs could survive the attacks.
       President Yarbro, along with all of his conspiratorial partners, was closely monitoring the attacks as they kept their lines of communication open to each other.  The first volley of missiles was eventually fired at the UFOs.
       Those first strike jet fighter pilots then quickly flew out of the way in formation as the second volley of missiles came swiftly from the second strike.  The scenes were truly incredible.  The skies at each theatre of attack were filled with streaks of smoke as they were exhausted from their missiles that were swiftly heading for their intended targets.
       A few of the pilots made comments to the effect of, “Man, I really feel sorry for these poor people, over.”

Chapter Ten, p. 200

       “…Right at that moment the five of them leaned forward in their chairs in intense observance as the missiles closely approached their targets.  Each of the three UFOs at all of the theatres of attack came to a full stop at the inevitable approach of the incoming missiles.
       Up to that point, they were going about their business, flying and hovering about as if dancing in their most graceful manner.  The excitement grew more and more.  But the UFOs were not moving.  The missiles were coming in so fast and were so close that it had now become impossible for the UFOs to escape.
       The plan of attack had been successfully executed.  The UFOs quite literally had no path or route from which to escape the incoming volley of missiles.  They just sat there, or hovered there, like a deer being blinded by the headlights from a car. “

Chapter Ten, p. 202

       “…If anyone thought the UFOs were running away and never coming back, they were dead wrong.  The UFOs merely did not return to the sightseeing hotspots.  For the first time, however, the UFOs were now beginning to be spotted at military installations.  UFOs were seen hovering and spending time observing not only military installations around the world, but also warships and especially aircraft carriers, as well.
       They were even thought to be monitoring all of the world’s nuclear submarines.  Even though this could not be verified, as the UFOs did not appear on any radar screens, many of them were seen by military personnel aboard aircraft carriers submerging in the oceans in the supposed general vicinity of the nuclear submarines.
       Many people thought it was the only logical next step for the UFOs.  The newest UFO hotspots included Edwards Air Force Base, NORAD, White Sands Missile Range, The Pentagon, CIA and FBI headquarters and communication centers, Area 51, shipyards and very soon, every military installation all over the world.”

Chapter Twelve, p. 222

       “…Officials from NASA began to put pressure on Washington D.C. and were requesting to know their official position on the UFOs.  Up until now, the UFOs had not been paying attention to any of NASA’s operations.  NASA officials were worried now because of the upcoming launch of the Space Shuttle Enterprise.  UFOs were now all over Cape Canaveral and the launch pad, with the Enterprise in position poised for lift off.  NASA officials were raising questions such as:
       “Do we scrub the mission?”
       “Do we go ahead with the mission?”
       “If we do go ahead with the mission, will the UFOs sabotage the launch or destroy the shuttle?”

Chapter Twelve, p. 225

       “…The scientists doing the research there reported that the UFOs were located at specific areas in the jungles where deadly viruses were known to exist.  Alarm bells quickly went off everywhere, especially within the anti-UFO camps.  All of them believed this was the way the ETAs were going to retaliate for the attacks made earlier by the United States Air Force and the air forces of the other countries.  Or perhaps this was their intention all along and they were merely buying time until their entire force of UFOs could arrive on Earth.
       They believed this was the way in which the ETAs were going to exact human extinction by collecting the deadly viruses and bringing them to the human populous at large.”

Chapter Twelve, p. 227

       “…The astronauts of the upcoming mission were unanimous in their decision to go forward with the launch.  Each of them was excited about the UFO phenomenon and had secretly hoped to observe them approach Earth from outer space and observe them enter Earth’s atmosphere.
       If such a sighting could be observed by the astronauts aboard the Enterprise, comparisons could then be made as to the manner of entry or re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere was accomplished by them and the ETAs.  Other hopes included a meeting of the two in outer space and a possible chance of striking up a friendship.”

Chapter Twelve, p. 232

       “…Supplies aboard the space station were running dangerously low and part of the scheduled space shuttle mission was meant to re-supply it with life support essentials.  These essentials included basic items like water, food, fuel and of course, oxygen.  Without these supplies, the astronauts and cosmonauts would be forced to return to Earth in their emergency escape vehicle.
       This escape vehicle had never before been tested.  Also, their escape and re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere could easily be compromised by the ETAs.  The whole situation was fantastically catastrophic for everyone involved.  The whole world became concerned and was waiting and praying with anxious fervor.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 240

       “…To everyone’s surprise and utter amazement, the ETAs effectively and completely shut down and disabled every single missile system on planet Earth.  Whether intercontinental or short range; every missile system was effectively neutralized.  No one knew exactly how they managed to accomplish this task, but everyone was sure the ETAs had everything to do with it.
       It happened so quickly and simultaneously that every military in the world was put on high alert.  There was a profusion of panic and rush at the headquarters of all of the world’s leaders as they took measures at protecting themselves.
       Panic also hit the United States as all political leaders and staff of all government and military installations took cover.  All of them immediately headed for their predetermined basement bunkers underneath Washington, D.C.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 241

       “…Some people had taken to looting and pillaging.  Riots had even broken out in France and Italy.  It was up to the world’s leaders to take to the airwaves and bring about calm and peace to the masses.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 245

       “…without those missiles, the United States was no longer the world’s only super power.  He was no longer the most powerful man on Earth.
       That fact alone stuck in his craw so much that his only objective now was to somehow get it back.  Instead, he acted as if nothing had changed and kept up his assertive attitude towards everyone, especially towards foreign leaders.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 245

       “…President Yarbro went on to say that the United States still remained the strongest country in the world, but with most of the troops in Iraq, there might be the possibility of reinstating the draft.  He encouraged young Americans to volunteer during this trying and dangerous time in our country’s history.
       President Yarbro also assured any new possible inductees they would not be sent to Iraq, but would stay here in the United States and assist in the protection of the homeland.  As a result, many millions of youth enlisted.  Those inductees found out soon enough though that he was lying all along.  They were all sent to Iraq.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 246

       “…Because of the fact that so many other countries were involved in the alleged attacks, conspiracy was the buzzword in and around Washington, D.C.
       Tempers in Washington, D.C. were already flaring because of the missile system shut down; this just made the situation far worse.  But, just when everyone thought the situation could not get any worse, the media kept pounding away at all of the issues, especially the missile defense system shut down.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 249

       “…Meanwhile, the issue of the astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station was still haunting NASA.  The media was also playing up this issue and making everyone else concerned, as well.  They were also doing their part in putting pressure on NASA to do something about the problem.
       Those against the idea of having the astronauts and cosmonauts escape from the International Space Station were complaining that NASA was planning to use the escape as a test for the ETAs.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 250

       “…When another option was brought before them, which was to have an unmanned Russian rocket deliver the necessary supplies to the International Space Station instead of the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the astronauts aboard wholly rejected the idea.  For that matter, so did the cosmonauts.
       The issue for them was not the re-supplying itself; they both were insisting and were very adamant about coming home.  They also kept insisting there was something they needed to do once they arrived back on Earth.”

Chapter Thirteen, p. 251

       “…Finally giving in to the immense ineffable pressure coming from Senator Joshua Roberts, the media and many concerned citizens, the Congressional Committee that oversees the National Security Agency of the United States convened for the second time, in conjunction with its ongoing investigation into the UFO activity.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 253

       “…Now sitting up evermore straight in his chair and feeling duly subjugated, General Reiter began his explanation, saying, “Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, and, indeed, everyone who is watching these proceedings on television or listening by radio, it is important to understand that not only did the ETAs knock out or shut down or terminate or however you want to put it, our ICBMs, they effectively shut down every single warhead, nuclear and otherwise, aboard them, as well.”
       “They also effectively shut down every missile used by every jet fighter we have, even aboard all of our aircraft carriers and all of our other ships.  The armed forces of the United States of America does not have any missiles anywhere with which to defend ourselves…The ETAs even shut down or completely neutralized every warhead we had in storage and also those under construction.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 257

       “…Please be aware, people, that whoever or whatever did this to us was able to affect the terminal and permanent shut down of a whole variety of independent missile systems spread out around a whole geographical area around every launch control complex in the United States and abroad.”
       “That, in and of itself, is an incredible task for anyone to accomplish, to say the absolute least.  Now, multiply this times every launch control complex and missile range in the United States and the whole world and you have yourself a virtual impossibility, at least by our technological standards.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 258

       “…at this point in our investigation, we can only deduce that the components themselves were quite literally fried or burned beyond repair by what we think was probably some kind of an electromagnetic pulse or EMP.”
       “We believe these electromagnetic pulses or EMPs that may have been used by the ETAs contained large amounts of radiation or a radiation wave that not only had the ability to disturb the normal functions of the electronic equipment, but could also have the power to destroy them, as well.”
       “If I may add, sir, besides all of this, which, in and of itself, was really quite an achievement, it was quite astonishing, to say the least, to all of us in the military and to all of the scientists, technicians and engineers who work for us…well…sir, it came as quite a devastating shock that so many missile systems all over the planet could be shut down simultaneously.”
       “Are you trying to insinuate something here, General?” asked Senator Roberts.
       “Well, sir, yes, I am,” said General Reiter.  “In order to accomplish such a feat simultaneously around the entire planet, there would need to be so many UFOs that it, well, I don’t know how to say it.  I’m at a loss for words.  Does anyone really know how many UFOs are out there?  Does anyone know if they are still arriving?”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 259

       “…the United States military had experienced this type of destruction before in its history.  A similar incident occurred in 1952, but back then there were no direct links to UFOs as there are now.  The United States government could never explain why or how it happened, even though at the same time, UFOs were reportedly seen by many eyewitnesses around the missile complex.”
       “Very interesting,” said Senator Roberts.  “Tell me, General, on a similar subject, for years there had been so many people inquiring about the Roswell Incident.  What do you know about it?  Is it true, did it really happen, did a UFO actually crash there in 1947?”
       “Well Senator, to my knowledge; no.  There was never any such occurrence,” said General Reiter.  “What really crashed there was a top secret project the United States was working on.  It was important that no one, especially the USSR, find out about what we were doing.”
       “What about the famous ‘Hanger 18,’ General, where all of the Roswell items are supposed to be stored?” asked Senator Roberts.  “What can you tell us about that?”
       “Senator, Hanger 18 does not and did not house anything of the kind,” said General Reiter...”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 261

       “…the committee adjourned for the day and began preparing for the next witness who was scheduled to testify the next day.  No one knew who this witness was, not even the media.  As expected, they were pretty upset about not knowing.
       They kept badgering everyone involved in the hearings, but to no avail.  No one would say anything.  One committee member commented it was a matter of extreme personal security the person’s name not be divulged and that everyone would find out soon enough tomorrow.
       That same member ended his statement by saying, “It’s going to be a good day tomorrow.  We’re going to make history, so make sure you all are there.”
       If there was anything that could get the media angry about something, that kind of statement would do it for sure.  Not only that, none of them could figure out just who the heck was going to be on the hot seat tomorrow.  They were not used to this very much these days.
       The media of the past were always in competition with each other for the scoop, but today’s media was a tightly knit unprecedented conglomerate of cooperation.  Their focus and primary concern now was getting at the truth, especially when it came to the ETAs and their UFOs.  But nevertheless, they too, like everyone else, were going to have to wait until tomorrow.
       The next morning, the Committee convened and came to order.  The Committee Chairman called out for the first witness to come forward, but not by name.  Then, under a veil of secrecy and incredible security, the witness entered the room.
       Everyone was quiet.  The only things that could be heard were the few clicks of the old fashioned cameras some of the photographers were still using.  While everyone was anxiously holding their breath, to everyone’s utter amazement and complete astonishment, in walked…”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 264

       “…He just nobly stood there tall and proud with his right hand high in the air with tears rolling down his face, fully aware of the impact and the effect the pose he was striking was having on everyone.  It was the photo opportunity of a lifetime, a photo opportunity of historical proportions.
       Everyone in that committee room was filled with indescribable feelings.  Everyone on the planet who was watching the telecast live felt just as those did in the committee room.  For this brief moment, people had forgotten about the UFOs and the ETAs.  Despite what was happening with the ETAs and no matter what the outcome might be; here was a man who was stepping forward and offering his help to mankind.
       It took some time for the applause to end.  After about ten minutes or so, the applause eventually turned from a roar to a steady, more stately ovation which, in and of itself, lasted for about another four or five minutes.  After the applause ended, Chairman Djerf took the opportunity to finally swear in…”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 269

       “…For many years now or at least since the day he took office, your President has been bullying everyone around.  Behind the scenes and behind your backs, he has treated the leaders of all the other countries of the world like a bully.  He knows that anyone who becomes the President of the United States becomes the most powerful man on Earth.  He has used this position to intimidate and bully other world leaders.  Sometimes he did it because he wanted his own way on certain issues, but other times he did it just because he enjoyed it.  Is this how you want your President to represent you, like a mean bully?
       Even I was afraid of him.  The United States of America was the only super power in the world, and he made us fear him using that super power behind him.  Now, the United States is no longer the super power of the world.  Your nuclear missile systems and ICBMs were what made you the super power.
        Now that you are just like all of the rest of us, it is very important you all know you still have very close friends all over the world who love you, respect you, admire you and will stand by you always, against any enemy.”
       “What you also have, my friends, and there is no diplomatic way of putting this, is a truly evil President who no one likes or admires.  In fact, everyone dislikes him in the strongest terms.  Some people actually even hate him.”
       Once again, everyone took to their feet and began a roaring applause that lasted another four or five minutes….”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 273

       “…Among being a bully and other things, he is stupid, arrogant, eccentric, insane and egocentric, and that is an extremely dangerous combination, especially if you put them into a person like him.  He is too stupid to think ahead and realize the possible consequences of his actions.”
       After the audience stopped laughing and applauding this time, he continued, saying, “I say these things so bluntly because he has now isolated himself from the rest of the world.  Because of that fact, we do not want the United States herself to be isolated from the rest of the world.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 274

       “…As you can plainly see by these photographs taken by these unmanned explorers,” said Dr. James as the committee members and the media were now looking at the pictures that were provided for them, “they clearly show scores of unidentified flying objects, all situated in groups of three.”
       “They are descriptively the exact same type of unidentified flying objects that have been and continue to be seen in Earth’s atmosphere by so many billions of eyewitnesses.  In my professional opinion, and in the professional opinions of every single one of my colleagues, especially our imaging specialists, these are, indeed, the exact same unidentified flying objects that have turned this world of ours upside down.”
       “Why, they’re everywhere!” exclaimed Chairman Djerf.  “What are they doing, exploring or something?  What do you make of this, Dr. James?”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 284

       “…At that moment, everyone was utterly astonished, to say the least.  No one knew how to react or what to say.  They all felt like their very life-blood was immediately drained from their bodies.  They all knew right at that very moment there was no doubt whatsoever these UFOs and the ETAs inside them were absolutely real…”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 285

       “…Thank you, Mr. Chairman, thank you, members of the committee, and thank you, good people of the United States,” Epigmenia said as she began her testimony.  “I will not take much of your time.  I only came here today in hopes of convincing you to not attack or do anything more to hurt the ETAs.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 289

       “…What about us humans?” asked Senator Roberts.  “God blessed us humans with intelligence, and look what we have done with it and continue to do with it.  What makes you think these ETAs are not any worse than us humans?”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 290

       “…Yes, it is true that God Blessed us humans with intelligence.  And yes, it is true we have done evil and dastardly deeds with it, and continue to do so.  But what you have to understand is that God has not blessed us with the incredible intelligence with which He has blessed these ETAs.  All of our advances are often met with disaster.  Even our planet Earth is not the safest place to live, what with all of the natural disasters.”
       “Look at the disasters that have occurred during your outer space programs.  Your space ships are extremely fragile when compared to the ETAs.  So long as we use our God-given intelligence for evil, your space explorations will continually be met with disaster after disaster.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 291

       “…As for the abductions and cattle mutilations and reproductive experiments accredited to these ETAs, all these are utterly preposterous.  Anyone who claims or even believes the people I have just described would do those abominable things, are themselves intrinsically evil and filled with Satan.”
       “As for the Roswell Incident, do you really believe God would let these people He has so blessed actually allow one of them to crash?  Vehicles that can travel through time and space actually crash!  Please, everyone!  That is so twentieth century.  Instead, let us all move forward now and try to work together in this new millennium, and whatever it may bring.”
       “Let me end by saying that the age of innocence concerning the existence of UFOs and ETAs is now over.  They are here, and they are here for a reason.”

Chapter Fourteen, p. 292

       “…While all of this was going on, a global, concatenate attempt was now being organized and coordinated in an effort at calculating how many UFOs were actually visiting Earth, and to also try to determine the actual size of each of them.  This effort was immediately made in cooperation with many of the world’s governments, the scientific world, amateur astronomers, the media most especially and all of the rest of the general public at large.”

Chapter Fifteen, p. 295

       “…During all this time, the anti-UFO movement was growing.  These people did not like the UFOs from the beginning.  Many of them were the private citizens who fanatically fired their guns at the UFOs.
       From the very beginning, these maniacal people tried to instill fear into the masses and used the media to its fullest to aid in their cause.  They were conspicuously growing in numbers as they continued their diabolical quest in a global effort of their own design.
       Now, and especially after the Congressional Hearings, these daft, vertiginous people were angrier, make that furious, at the fact that everyone was now considering the UFOs to be real and extra-terrestrial.  And now everyone was out trying to count them!
       They could not believe this whole thing was happening.  They could not believe this whole thing was real.  Their feelings were indescribable.  As for them, none of this could be real.  This could not be happening.  This had to be some kind of nightmare.”

Chapter Fifteen, p. 298

       “…With all of this and more keeping everyone busy, Judy Day, a relatively unknown amateur astronomer, discovered what she thought was a new comet located beyond Triangulum.  Unlike all other comets, though, this one appeared to be coming from very deep space.
       Judy Day immediately reported her findings to the media, but no one thought it was important enough, what with all of the UFO hype that was currently holding everyone’s interest.  On the other hand, there were some people who did find her discovery extremely important.”

Chapter Sixteen, p. 311

       “…It wasn’t long before the light phenomenon was stretched out over the night sky and made more obvious by its intensity.  People all over the world were more curious than ever now.  The media was doing their best at sensationalizing this story by raising many concerns and questions like:
       “What is this thing?”
       “What could be the cause of this light phenomenon?”
       “Why was the streak or tail getting longer?”
       “Why was it getting brighter?”
       “Does it have anything to do with the current UFO phenomenon?”
       “Maybe this was the reason why the ETAs had come to visit Earth.”
       “Maybe something cataclysmic was going to happen with this light phenomenon.”
       “Perhaps the ETAs came here to witness it for themselves.”
       “If so, would the ETAs have the human decency to inform us about it?”
       “Is ‘human decency’ an oxymoronic connotation to them, therefore, meaning we have no right to be made aware that our imminent perdition is near?”
       “In other words, to hell with you, humans, you’re on your own!”

Chapter Sixteen, p. 316